BET Founder Robert Johnson Says President Obama "Has to Recalibrate Message" About the Wealthy

Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) is still taking shots at President Barack Obama. This time, during an appearance on Fox News Sunday, he said President Obama needs to adjust his message to one that doesn't come across as attacking "the wealthy" for their success.

“I think the president has to recalibrate his message,” Johnson said. “You don’t get people to like you by attacking them or demeaning their success. I grew up in a family of 10 kids, first one to go to college, and I’ve earned my success. I’ve earned my right to fly private if I choose to do so. And by attacking me, is not going to convince me that I should take a bigger hit because I happen to be wealthy.”

Johnson joked that it was like “the old Ethel Merman approach to life — I‘ve been poor and I’ve been rich and I happen to like rich better. It doesn‘t mean I’m a bad guy.” Source

Some people may take offense to Bob Johnson's comments, saying he's an Uncle Tom or a Hillary Clinton supporter holding a grudge. I am reminded of my pastor, Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church's statement a few Sundays ago, that we must care for the least among us. That means the rich and those with the means to stretch a hand to the needy.